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Rayas Hat
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Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash
Georgia Peach (315)
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Product Description
This hat is knit in the round. The brim is worked in 2x2 rib, the body is worked in a slipped stitch pattern, working with just one color of yarn each round. When carrying the non-working yarn up the side, twist the yarn periodically around the working yarn to prevent openings.
Finished unstretched measurement at brim: approximately 17.25” (43.5 cm) small, 18.25” (47 cm) medium, 19.5” (50 cm) medium large, 20.5” (52 cm) large, 21.75” (56 cm) extra-large in circumference. Length approximately 8.25” (21 cm), 8.25” (21 cm), 9” (23 cm), 9.75” (25 cm), 9.75” (25 cm)
Yardage: 50 yards (46 m) MC, 20 yards (19 m) CC [small]; 60 yards (55 m) MC, 25 yards (23 m) CC [medium]; 70 yards (64 m) MC, 30 yards (28 m) CC [medium large]; 80 yards (74 m) MC, 35 yards (32 m) CC [large]; 90 yards (83 m) MC, 40 yards (37 m) CC [extra-large]
Rayas Hat by Stana D. Sortor
What Is Being Made
The Rayas Hat is a knitted beanie designed by independent designer Stana D. Sortor. This downloadable PDF pattern provides instructions for creating a classic, close-fitting hat available in five size options: small (17.25" circumference), medium (18.25"), medium large (19.5"), large (20.5"), and extra-large (21.75"). The hat features a finished length ranging from 8.25" to 9.75" depending on size selected, making it suitable for a variety of head sizes and personal fit preferences.
Knitting Techniques and Construction
This intermediate-level knitting project employs stranded colorwork techniques to create the distinctive striped pattern that gives the Rayas Hat its visual character. The pattern utilizes a two-color design, combining a main color with a contrasting color worked throughout the hat. The construction method involves working in the round using either double-pointed needles (DPNs) or circular needles, which allows for seamless construction and even tension distribution. The hat is worked from the brim upward, with the colorwork pattern integrated into the body of the hat before shaping occurs at the crown.
Stitches and Stitch Patterns
While the PDF content provided does not specify individual stitch abbreviations, the pattern incorporates stranded colorwork as its primary stitch technique. This method involves carrying yarn colors not in active use along the inside of the work while knitting with the working color, creating the characteristic horizontal striped design. The intermediate difficulty level suggests the pattern includes standard knitting fundamentals such as knit and purl stitches, likely combined with decreases for crown shaping to achieve the proper hat fit.
Materials: Yarn and Needles
Yarn: The pattern recommends Cascade 128 Superwash, a bulky weight yarn composed of 100% Superwash Wool. This yarn is offered in two colors for the Rayas Hat: #875 Feather Grey (main color) and #246 Dusty Blue (contrasting color). Each skein contains 128 yards (117 meters) per 3.5 ounces (100 grams).
Yardage Requirements by Size:
- Small: 50 yards (46 m) main color, 20 yards (19 m) contrasting color
- Medium: 60 yards (55 m) main color, 25 yards (23 m) contrasting color
- Medium Large: 70 yards (64 m) main color, 30 yards (28 m) contrasting color
- Large: 80 yards (74 m) main color, 35 yards (32 m) contrasting color
- Extra-Large: 90 yards (83 m) main color, 40 yards (37 m) contrasting color
Needles: The pattern calls for US 10 (6 mm) needles in either double-pointed or circular style for the main fabric, with US 9 (5.5 mm) needles (one size smaller) recommended for ribbing or finishing edges. Needle selection should be adjusted to achieve the correct gauge as specified in the pattern instructions.
Pattern Format
The Rayas Hat is provided as a downloadable PDF file, allowing crafters to access the complete pattern immediately upon purchase and print it for reference while working. This format is convenient for both digital and printed reference during the knitting process.
```Specifications
| Brand: | Independent Designer |
| Yarn Weight: | Chunky |
| Featured Products: | Cascade Yarns 128 Superwash |
| Pages: | 3 |
| Designer: | Stana D. Sortor |
| Craft: | Knitting |
| Format: | Downloadable PDF |
| Languages: | English |
| Number of Patterns: | 1 |
| Skill Level: | Intermediate |
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